Average Network Engineer Salary in Columbus, Ohio

Skills in Cisco Networking, Switching and Routing and Network Support are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Switches & Firewall Installation and Administration and Network Management / Administration.

An entry-level Network Engineer with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $46,597 based on 6 salaries. An early career Network Engineer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $66,931 based on 27 salaries. A mid-career Network Engineer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $75,530 based on 39 salaries. An experienced Network Engineer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $85,360 based on 20 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $88,898.

Employees with Network Engineer in their job title in Washington, District of Columbia earn an average of 15.2% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in San Diego, California (10.3% more) and New York, New York (3.8% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Chicago, Illinois (6.4% less), Atlanta, Georgia (2.9% less) and Houston, Texas (0.7% less).